English–Japanese

“feel” in Japanese

Japanese

Also感触 (kanshoku) · 感ずる (kanzuru)

Pronunciation

Romajikanjiru

Example

今日は寒さを感じます。kyō wa samu sa o kan ji ma su

I feel the cold today.

Illustration for 感じる (feel)

How to say “feel” in Japanese

“Feel” in Japanese is 感じる (kanjiru).

Expresses direct awareness of a physical sensation, emotion, or other experience.

Full entry for 感じる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 感じる

春の風を感じます。haru no kaze o kan ji ma su

I feel the spring breeze.

その知らせを聞いて、喜びを感じました。so no shi ra se o ki i te yoroko bi o kan ji ma shi ta

I felt joy when I heard the news.

Tips for using 感じる

  • In conversation, 感じる (kanjiru) commonly takes を (o) before the sensation or emotion being felt.

Other Japanese words for “feel”

新しい靴の感触に慣れました。atara shi i kutsu no kan shoku ni na re ma shi ta

I got used to the feel of my new shoes.

秋の気配を感ずることがあります。aki no ke hai o kan zu ru ko to ga a ri ma su

I sometimes feel autumn in the air.

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